Benny Tai press statement: “What is on trial is not just the nine of us. What is on trial also is the high degree of autonomy and the rule of law”.
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Buhari Corruption Accusations Dominate Start Of Nigeria Election
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari launched his manifesto on Sunday, hoping his anti-corruption agenda can win him a second term at a February 16 election.
Corrupt Peruvian Ex-President Has Sought Asylum In Uruguay
Ex Peruvian President Alan Garcia has sought asylum in Uruguay’s diplomatic mission hours after a judge retained his passport as part of a corruption probe.
Cambodian Official Says Khmer Rouge Tribunal Work Is Done
Cambodian official says Khmer rouge tribunals that convicted last two leaders of Khmer Rouge of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes is done.
Ukraine Ex-President Yanukovych To Miss Treason Hearing
Former Ukrainian President Viktor won’t be able to appear before a Kyiv court on Monday because of injuries sustained on a Moscow tennis court.
Basra Cleric Who Led Iraqi Economic Protests Assassinated
Basra residents mourned Muslim cleric on Sunday was killed outside his home after he suggested protesters to take up arms over poor public services in city.
Dozens Of Egyptian Lawyers And Activists Arrested In Crackdown
Egyptian police and NSA forces have conducted a mass arrest campaign, rounding up at least 40 human rights workers, lawyers since late October 2018.
Hong Kong’s 2014 Democracy Protesters Stand Trial Monday
DC author Benny Tai joins other founding leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 democracy protests at trial this Monday, 4 years after the protests came to an end.
Key UN Committee Condemns North Korean Rights Violations
Key U.N. committee adopted a resolution condemning North Korea’s “longstanding and ongoing systematic, widespread and gross violations of human rights”.
Will Germany Mandate a Quota for Women in Parliament?
The woman campaigning to succeed Angela Merkel as head of Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU) said she may consider quotas to get more women in parliament.